What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[MrMike]

I used Gyeon Iron Redefined last time I deconed. It smells through the bottle, I put it in the corner of my basement. Works really great though lol.

For wheels, I've still just been using soap. For pre-wash I hit it with 10:1 of Descale. No issues so far, but I always wash the day after tracking the car to get the rubber and brake dust off.

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[Evolvd]

For the Koch Chemie GFX aficionados, Obsessed Garage has 1L bottles on sale for $19.99.

 

[DFB5.0]

For the Koch Chemie GFX aficionados, Obsessed Garage has 1L bottles on sale for $19.99.

READ - We didn't sell as much as we hoped at Christmas.

 

[MrMike]

READ - We didn't sell as much as we hoped at Christmas.

Does it actually smell like pine sol or something? lol

 

[DFB5.0]

I used Gyeon Iron Redefined last time I deconed. It smells through the bottle, I put it in the corner of my basement. Works really great though lol.

For wheels, I've still just been using soap. For pre-wash I hit it with 10:1 of Descale. No issues so far, but I always wash the day after tracking the car to get the rubber and brake dust off.

Apart from the track sessions, that's what I normally do with wheels as well. Coated wheels and regular washing are the key to avoiding heavy wheel cleaner use.

Just be thankful you don't work in a warehouse where iron removers are bottled and stored. When I was at Waxit last year, which is the headquarters for NV Car Care, as soon as you walk into the warehouse/detailing studio, all you can smell is NV Purge and Purify. Not as pungent as if you were using it, but certainly unmistakeable.

 

[DFB5.0]

Does it actually smell like pine sol or something? lol

No, it's wonderfully scented with spiced cinnamon and pine. I think I prefer it over regular GSF, not because I don't like the cherry scent, rather the GFX scent is so unique.

I bought two bottles the first year they offered it, every single bottle they made sold out pretty quickly. So, KCx did it again for Christmas 2024, but it wasn't so successful as both TRC and OG still have stock 8 months later. I've been rationing it as KCx didn't sell it in Australia, I had to order it out of OG at considerable expense.

 

[Evolvd]

READ - We didn't sell as much as we hoped at Christmas.

Oh most definitely lol. I think the uniqueness wore off. I ordered an extra bottle as I needed to get some other items anyways. That scent is one of my favorites and, like you, I was rationing it. I might go to it more often now.

 

[skinnyb]

Does it actually smell like pine sol or something? lol

It has a heavy cinnamon and pine scent. I think it smells awesome.. I still have a little of my first bottle left and bought another. I used it a couple weeks ago. Christmas in July. It works just as good as GSF so I thought why not LOL...

 

[DFB5.0]

I often slag off where I live, known nationally as the drug capital of Australia...................but like anything, there is a flip side. A 10-minute drive from town and you are passing through the countries peak fruit growing area, and at this time of the year that means a landscape of bare, skeletalized fruit trees. An extra 10 minutes' drive and you are presented with fields of cropping land. Another 20 minutes and you have rolling hills and paddocks full of sheep and cattle.

Considering the atrocious weather today, there was nothing else to do but get in a car and go for a drive. Too wet for the garage queens, so the Ranger it was. The wonderful Table Manners Podcast playing on the radio.

There is a hill not long after the above photos that tests even the most stout of engines. Needless to say, the Ranger at full throttle in 2nd gear struggled significantly. :lol

The photos don't do the landscape justice, the greenery is simply beautiful.

Now compare that to photos taken in the same location nearly 8 months ago at the start of summer...................

The roads couldn't have been wetter today, with plenty of pooled puddles caught in the farmland roads that I traveled along. The precipitation varied from a gentle shower to driving, heavy rain. The Ranger took it in its stripe, only getting a little flighty when ponding through large puddles. She also moves around on those baggy tyres, but then they really helped on the patchy surface and potholes.

 

[50ALM]

When it comes to sharpening chains, nothing will beat a brand-new chain or one that has been touched up on a specialty sharpening grinder. For occasional homeowner usage such as pruning, limbing or storm clean ups, hand filing is perfectly fine. The only time you would want something...

A belated thank you D for all the information.
This is on the to do list.

 

[DFB5.0]

I've decided to give these Tempest towels another shot. Considering they are wrapped in Concours branded packaging, I'm guessing Waxit don't sell many of these as the Concours house brand was rebranded NV many years ago now.

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/t...&_psq=tempest&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=1102839984

Koch Chemie / ColourLock recently introduced a range of small-bottled fragrances. I ended up taking a punt on Cozy Cotton, which annoyingly, is the same as Fresh Up that I already have. Of course, Fresh Up doesn't list the fragrance used. Bugger!

https://www.waxit.com.au/collection...urlock-interior-fragrance-air-freshener-spray

When these Detail Factory brushes hit the market a few years ago, they were pushing $30 each. Now that Waxit are carrying them, they have suddenly become much more affordable. At just under $17 a piece, I couldn't resist stocking up on some fresh colours.

https://www.waxit.com.au/collections/specials/products/detail-factory-ultra-soft-detail-brush-large

 

[radar]

DFB
I figure you’re still partial to a Race Red GT.
I get all the detaileads and offers but vowed 2025 would be a “no buy year”
Twelve months and using only what I have.
Not the best photos but at Brighton boat ramp before she goes into storage for next 2 months.
Forty eight hours before, she was rinsed
CarPro Reset
NV Boost V2
PERL tyres.

Using up some old Bowdens Wet Dreams on the wheels.
Outside for two nights with frost and a light shower. Dried by sunlight and driving.

Results speak for themselves.
I’ve extended stripes over rear bumper and above front lower spoiler.
Undecided about behind front plate.

No time to wait for softer late afternoon light for better pics.
Thanks for your recommendations. Blue vert already in container.

 

[DFB5.0]

DFB
I figure you’re still partial to a Race Red GT.
I get all the detaileads and offers but vowed 2025 would be a “no buy year”
Twelve months and using only what I have.
Not the best photos but at Brighton boat ramp before she goes into storage for next 2 months.
Forty eight hours before, she was rinsed
CarPro Reset
NV Boost V2
PERL tyres.

Using up some old Bowdens Wet Dreams on the wheels.
Outside for two nights with frost and a light shower. Dried by sunlight and driving.

Results speak for themselves.
I’ve extended stripes over rear bumper and above front lower spoiler.
Undecided about behind front plate.

No time to wait for softer late afternoon light for better pics.
Thanks for your recommendations. Blue vert already in container.

Partial to Race Red? No other colour says MUSTANG like red!

Also, your photos are brilliant! I actually like low light as it reduces glare and bad reflections. Thumbs up from me!

 

[DFB5.0]

I noticed late last week that my original CTEK MXS 3.6 wasn't actually charging the battery it was connected to, the Mustang. I have two chargers, this and a newer MXS 5.0. I connected the new one to the Mustang and it began charging, then pulse cycling as they are designed to do rather than a continuous trickle. The old one wasn't doing this, so I guess it was time for replacement. Looking at my records, I bought this charger in November 2011, so I've had a decent run out of it.

I briefly entertained a switch to a different brand but quickly ruled that out as I already have whip lines fitted to each battery. These quick connect lines eliminate the need for the standard alligator clips, which I'm not a fan of as in some cases it doesn't provide a properly secure grip. The fittings also mean a single connection to the battery, not two separate attachments.

Standard alligator clips..................

At the moment, Amazon has the cheapest price for the MXS 5.0 by a considerable margin, free shipping as well. You can also get them from eBay, but Amazon have a much easier process to follow should a return be needed. Quite often, CTEK will be on sale at the likes of Repco and Autobarn, but I'm impatient and wanted one NOW. Ordered on Sunday night, here Tuesday morning. I paid less for this newer/better version than I did for the original one in 2011.

CTEK MXS 5.0, Battery Charger 12V with Built in Temperature Compensation, Motorcycle and Car Charger, Smart Battery Charger, Battery Maintainer with Reconditioning Mode and Dedicated AGM Mode : Amazon.com.au: Automotive

CTEK MXS 5.0T Battery Charger 8 Stage Charge Profile 5A 12V Max - 56-987 | CTEK | Shop our Full Range by Brand at Autobarn | Autobarn Category | Autobarn

CTEK Battery Charger 12v 5 Amp 8 Stage - MXS5.0 - CTEK | Repco Australia

To be truthful, the old MXS 3.6 had been playing up for a while. After hooking it up, I had to "massage" the mode button to get it to select the correct setting, sometimes it would work instantly, other times it needed quite a number of attempts. The newer MXS 5.0 will automatically select the correct mode setting.

CTEK are probably overpriced for what they are, but I've stuck with the brand as it simplifies a process that I don't like dealing with, for some reason I get anxious working with batteries.

 

[DFB5.0]

A little snapshot into the time it takes to edit, save and post a video...............................

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